HOUSTON THERAPY

The creative person has an extra set of 'mental muscles' that are exercised each time novel solutions are formed.

Creative-informed therapy may lead to better and quicker therapeutic outcomes

For the creative, low motivation may interrupt the flow of ideas that allow us to make a living or cause an unwanted block to progress.

Doing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you.

Taking breaks from creative work is really hard but totally necessary.

Throughout my experiences diagnosing and treating individuals with ADHD I have often been struck by the significant differences between...

Between vaccine confusion, political unrest, and more, managing feelings of uncertainty may be 2021's most crucial skill.

ADHD affects approximately 4% of adults and can have a negative impact on multiple areas of an individual’s life. This includes health...

There are times when we just get stuck. In the creative world, the phenomena has many names: writer’s block, freezing up, stage fright, etc.

If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change.

One of the most disturbing aspects of trauma is that it can be experienced as though the traumatic event is continually happening. This...

We generally understand what is healthy for the body, mind and emotions, but sexuality is a category of its own when it comes to...

Therapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.

This post is a heavily edited version of a paper I wrote in school. I think these concepts are helpful for many people so I hope I was...

Every client brings their unique gifts to therapy. I'm grateful that I get to work with people who already have creative tools.

Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy.

Amneh Amro, PA-C discusses her approach to treating mental health conditions holistically and medically.

Let's unpack Texas' decision to make it so social workers can now discriminate against LGBTQIA and disabled individuals and what to do now.

A short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.

How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.